INTERNATIONAL ISSUES ...
AG ABROAD ...
Weather, conflict take toll on Syria's agriculture
Seeds for farmers, sustained humanitarian assistance needed for food security
AG ABROAD ...
Supporting family farmers is key to rural prosperity
UN Decade of Family Farming will aid achievement of SDGs, says FAO Director-General
TRADE AND CLIMATE CHANGE ...
Trade increasingly important in feeding the world
As climate change reshapes agriculture, international trade will be increasingly important
TRADE MEASURES ...
Trade measures recommended for 4 chemicals
Process is part of the Rotterdam Convention to protect human health and environment
HUNGER ...
UN says more worldwide going hungry
UN finds climate change wreaking havoc on crop production in developing world
AG ABROAD ...
ADB, FAO target agriculture investments in Africa
Alliance includes commitment to promote food security, sustainable ag, rural development
DEVELOPMENT ABROAD ...
Unleashing the great potential of Africa's youth
Graziano da Silva noted that food demand in Africa is projected to grow by more than 50%
AG ABROAD ...
Fall Armyworm likely to spread from India
Likely to spread to parts of Asia with South East Asia and South China most at risk
AG ABROAD ...